Horror in US: 12 killed as skydiving plane crashes moments after takeoff
At least 11 skydivers and a pilot were killed after a small aircraft crashed in the US state of Missouri on Sunday, according to media reports.
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World leaders welcome US-Iran deal as Strait of Hormuz set to reopen
World leaders on Monday welcomed the agreement reached between the United States and Iran to end hostilities in the region, with the deal expected to take effect on Friday.
‘Let the oil flow’: Trump claims historic Iran agreement to end conflict
US President Donald Trump on Monday announced that Washington and Tehran had reached an agreement aimed at ending hostilities in the region, with the deal expected to take effect on Friday.
‘No judgment’: Trump slams Netanyahu over Beirut strike amid Iran deal push
US President Donald Trump on Sunday sharply criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel’s strike on Lebanon, saying the Israeli leader had shown poor judgment at a time when Washington was close to securing a peace deal with Iran.
Sheikh Hasina aide and ex-Bangladesh Police chief Benazir Ahmed arrested in Dubai after months on run
Former Bangladesh Police Inspector General Benazir Ahmed has been arrested in Dubai in connection with a corruption case filed by the Bangladesh Anti-Corruption Commission, years after he fled the country.
UK, Japan announce £18 billion investment package, deepen cooperation on technology and security
London: Britain and Japan announced a series of investment and cooperation agreements worth more than £18 billion ($24.4 billion) on Sunday, deepening collaboration in clean energy, advanced technologies and defence ahead of the G7 summit in France.
US funded 120 biolabs in over 30 countries, claims Tulsi Gabbard, releasing declassified intelligence
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has released newly declassified intelligence documents claiming that the United States funded more than 120 biological laboratories across over 30 countries, including Ukraine.
“Supportive boyfriend duties”: Justin Trudeau’s viral response to FIFA World Cup backlash
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has responded sharply to criticism over his attendance at a FIFA World Cup 2026 match between the United States and Paraguay, which led him to miss a key fixture featuring Canada.
Brazilian woman dies in bungee jump horror after staff 'forgot' to attach safety rope
The excitement of bungee jumping turned into a horrifying tragedy for a 21-year-old Brazilian woman after she plunged more than 130 feet to her death when staff allegedly pushed her off a bridge without attaching the safety rope.
Trump says Middle East peace deal to be signed today, claims Strait of Hormuz will reopen
US President Donald Trump has said that a long-awaited deal aimed at ending the war in the Middle East is expected to be signed on Sunday, adding that the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened “immediately” after the agreement is finalised.
Indian-origin man stabbed to death outside a London shop, probe underway
A 26-year-old Indian-origin man has been killed in a knife attack in Southall, west London, the Metropolitan Police said.
US strike kills notorious Venezuelan gang boss Niño Guerrero, Trump claims ‘justice delivered'
US President Donald Trump on Friday said American forces have killed an “infamous leader” of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, a group his administration has designated as a global terrorist organisation and transnational drug cartel.
Pakistan: Militant Commander killed in Bannu
A suspected militant commander and two other individuals were killed in separate incidents in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province’s Bannu district, according to media reports.
Indian-origin man jailed for 34 years in UK over horrific kidnap, torture and rape case
An Indian-origin man has been sentenced to 34 years in prison after being convicted of kidnapping, torturing, and raping a woman in London.
Canada, Ontario commit C$12 million to help farmers improve efficiency and sustainability
Toronto: Canada and Ontario announced C$12 million in new funding on Friday to help farmers improve energy efficiency, reduce operating costs and strengthen the long-term resilience of agricultural operations.
Canada, Philippines sign defence agreements to deepen military cooperation in Indo-Pacific
Ottawa: Canada and the Philippines signed two defence agreements on Thursday to expand military cooperation, improve interoperability and strengthen security ties amid growing strategic challenges in the Indo-Pacific.
Elon Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire after SpaceX stock surge
Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has reportedly become the world’s first trillionaire after shares of his rocket company SpaceX surged sharply on their first day of trading.
US and Iran 'closer than ever' to war-end deal, says Iranian Foreign Minister
The United States and Iran are “never been closer” to reaching a deal aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday.
Trump accuses Iran of drone attack on Indian ships, calls it 'totally unacceptable'
US President Donald Trump on Friday accused Iran of carrying out a drone attack on Indian ships leaving the Strait of Hormuz and described the incident as "totally unacceptable."
UK court sentences Pakistan-born asylum seeker to 14 years for rape of a teenager in Nottinghamshire park
A Pakistani asylum seeker, who raped a young woman he met in a Nottinghamshire Park, has been jailed in the UK.
Canada, UK and Australia launch peace fund for Israelis and Palestinians amid Middle East tensions
London: Canada, Britain and Australia on Thursday announced a new international peace fund for Israelis and Palestinians as the three countries stepped up coordination on Middle East security, energy disruptions and broader geopolitical challenges.
Canada unveils C$ 3 billion food security strategy to boost demestic production
Ottawa: Canada on Thursday launched its first National Food Security Strategy, pledging more than C$3 billion ($2.2 billion) over the next decade to strengthen domestic food production, increase grocery competition and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers.
Trump claims US 'ended war with Iran', Tehran yet to confirm a deal
US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States has effectively ended its ongoing conflict with Iran, although Tehran has yet to confirm any such breakthrough.
Indian families fear for safety as Belfast riots turn violent, store set on fire
Members of the Indian community in Northern Ireland say they are living in fear following a wave of racially motivated anti-immigrant violence that swept through Belfast and neighbouring areas earlier this week.
Ukraine war crosses World War I duration milestone as conflict enters 1,569th day with no end in sight
The war in Ukraine has now lasted longer than World War I, reaching 1,569 days since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, according to reports.
'2 hellfire missiles into engine room': US admits striking third ship with Indian crew near Oman
The United States has admitted firing two Hellfire missiles at a tanker carrying Indian crew members off the coast of Oman, marking the third attack involving Indian seafarers in the Gulf this week and prompting a strong protest from New Delhi.
Three Indian seafarers, missing after US strike on tanker near Oman, confirmed dead
Three Indian seafarers who went missing after a US military strike on a commercial tanker off the coast of Oman have been confirmed dead, Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Thursday.
US strikes Iran as Trump warns of escalation; Tehran hits back across region
The United States launched airstrikes early Wednesday targeting Iran, with U.S. President Donald Trump warning that further attacks were likely as tensions in the Middle East spiraled sharply.
Mid-air disaster in Muzaffarabad: Pakistan Army helicopter crashes during take-off, no survivors
A Pakistani Army helicopter crashed in the Muzaffarabad region on Wednesday during take-off due to a reported technical fault, leaving all personnel on board dead, according to media reports.
Air Canada Captain flew 900 flights without required licence, earned $2.9 million before getting caught
A former Air Canada captain is facing criminal charges after allegedly flying tens of thousands of passengers over nearly 17 years using a fraudulent pilot's licence, according to Canadian authorities.